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NDJJoe published 5 Reasons to look forward to Bideford Summer Fete

May 17, 2016, 1:45 am
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BIDEFORD's Victoria Park will soon be the venue for some summer-themed family fun. The annual Community Summer Fete on Saturday, June 11, will draw families from all over North Devon to the Bideford park. Fun starts in the park at noon and continues until 8pm and includes a full line-up of local musical talent. Organiser Rebecca Edwards is looking forward to having the community come together in the park. 1. It's family friendlyIn an effort to help parents enjoy themselves the inflatables...

5 Reasons to look forward to Bideford Summer Fete

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North Devon Journal published Police involved after reports of a teenage 'fight club' in North...

May 17, 2016, 1:48 am
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YOUTH groups and schools in a North Devon village received talks from police after the discovery of a teenage "fight club".Police were alerted when they noticed increased reports of anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder in Braunton on Monday and Thursday evenings – coinciding with opening times at the village youth club.PC Malcolm Kirk said on investigation, a small number of youths in the area had been trying to use "other people gathering together as an opportunity to...

Police involved after reports of a teenage 'fight club' in North...

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North Devon Journal published ​This unbelievably cute baby llama needs a name; can you help?

May 17, 2016, 2:07 am
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Altogether now… Awwwww! The first baby llama, otherwise known as a "cria", has been born at Watertown Llamas in Chittlehamholt – but the poor little fluffy fella has no-one to play with! Therefore, to help cheer him up, we need your help to name this little llama lad. "This llama cria is the first born this summer, and was a little overdue," explained Annie Austin, of Watertown Llamas. "His mother is Shahdi, and her due date was April 28,...

​This unbelievably cute baby llama needs a name; can you help?

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NDJJoe published Former North Devon hotel to be turned into housing

May 17, 2016, 2:52 am
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A FORMER Parkham Hotel will soon be pulled down to make way for 21 new homes. The planning application from Penhaven Residential will turn the now unused Penhaven Country House Hotel and its grounds into housing. It was approved by councillors at Torridge District Council's Plans Committee, held on Thursday, May 12. The application was approved but councillors but many were concerned about access to the site, especially at the entrance where the road narrows between two pillars. MORE:...

Former North Devon hotel to be turned into housing

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North Devon Journal published Police boss to tackle North Devon' s violent crime, drug abuse...

May 17, 2016, 3:24 am
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AN increase in violent crime, drug and alcohol abuse and rural neglect are just some of the issues in North Devon the new crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall hopes to tackle.Conservative Alison Hernandez, who triumphed in the recent election, made the comments while on a family break to North Devon where she also made impromptu visits to Barnstaple and Bideford police stations – as well as dropping in at Lynton and Lynmouth.She said she was keen to put an end to the feeling of...

Police boss to tackle North Devon' s violent crime, drug abuse...

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North Devon Journal published Warning after 'black henna' tattoos cause horrific scarring

May 17, 2016, 3:31 am
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A warning has been issued by the British Skin Foundation about the dangers of temporary "black henna" tattoos after cases of scarring.The foundation is hoping to inform parents of the dangers of the so-called "black henna" before they allow their children to have one.According to the foundation's dermatologists the majority of these temporary tattoos are not based on henna at all and are in fact based on a substance called para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Although it is allowed...

Warning after 'black henna' tattoos cause horrific scarring

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North Devon Journal published ​Tapeley Park and Hector Christie to star on Channel 4 tonight

May 17, 2016, 3:46 am
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If you tune in to Channel 4 tonight, you'll be able to see the historic estate of Tapeley Park, and its owner Hector Christie, being given a mega-makeover. Obsessive Compulsive Country House Cleaners returns for a second series and premieres tonight. The first episode will see two obsessive cleaners work with Hector over five days, helping to restore the house to its "former glory". Coming from homes which are cleaned compulsively every day, the cleaners move in; sleeping,...

​Tapeley Park and Hector Christie to star on Channel 4 tonight

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North Devon Journal published Miss England: North Devon girl makes it through to semi-finals

May 17, 2016, 4:34 am
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NORTH Devon will be represented in the Miss England semi-final this June. Having not made it through her original semi-final heat, Aimie Jo Footman, a 20-year-old student from South Molton, was offered a second bite of the cherry in the fifth and final heat. She then stormed through to the semi-finals, amassing 294 votes and placing first out of 19 other contenders. She goes through to the semi-final round where her fate will be in the hands of a panel of judges, including Natasha Hemmings...

Miss England: North Devon girl makes it through to semi-finals

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North Devon Journal published Police hunt two 'northern' attackers after assault near Bideford...

May 17, 2016, 5:19 am
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Police are hunting two men with possible 'Geordie' accents after an attack near Bideford left a 57-year-old man needing stitches.Officers say the incident happened on Saturday, May 14 at around 10pm.The man was a passenger in a car which had stopped at a junction near the Westleigh Inn, near Bideford, and had got out to walk down the road to look for the inn.He was approached by two men from an oncoming vehicle and an altercation ensued resulting in the victim receiving a cut to the inside of...

Police hunt two 'northern' attackers after assault near Bideford...

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NDJJoe published A361 blocked - motorcyclist injured in crash with car

May 17, 2016, 5:25 am
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A crash between a car and a motorbike has left the A361 blocked in both directions and a 66-year-old with leg injuries. The crash took place at around 11.50am between Dean Lane near West Down and Church Hill Lane, near Knowle.MORE: Drunk man attacked Ilfracombe property with chainsawThe driver of the motorcycle was left with leg injuries and was taken by ambulance to North Devon District Hospital.His condition has not been described as serious. According to the police both lanes of the A361...

A361 blocked - motorcyclist injured in crash with car

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NDJJoe published Traffic slow on main road into Barnstaple due to road works

May 17, 2016, 5:48 am
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There are reports of slow traffic in Barnstaple this afternoon as road works slow drivers down on a main road into the town. According to reports on Facebook stop/go boards are in operation on the A3125 in Sticklepath near the Pelican fish and chip shop. MORE: A361 blocked - motorcyclist injured in crash with car The boards are used to protect highway workers as they carry out repairs. Return to the Journal homepage or read more local news. Stay in touch with the latest business news...

Traffic slow on main road into Barnstaple due to road works

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North Devon Journal published What this local photographer captured over Exmoor is amazing

May 17, 2016, 6:23 am
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Sometimes, just sometimes, you can see Wales from Exmoor. The majority of the time you can see magical moorland, stretching out for miles. And, if you're stood by the coast, you'll undoubtedly catch a glistening glimpse of the Bristol Channel. However, one local photographer was lucky enough to catch something even MORE spectacular at the weekend... Keith Trueman captured this unbelievable picture showing the Milky Way! The picture, taken at 3,30am on Sunday, May 15, was posted on...

What this local photographer captured over Exmoor is amazing

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North Devon Journal published 50 jobs available at Tesco stores across North Devon

May 17, 2016, 7:02 am
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Supermarket giant Tesco is currently advertising for 50 positions at various stores across North Devon.The jobs - all of which are advertised as being part-time and temporary - include roles such as personal shoppers, community champions, night shifts and fruit & veg customer assistants.There are positions available at the Barnstaple, Bideford and Ilfracombe branches.Tesco's careers website says: "Tesco is a great place to work with excellent benefits, rewards and development...

50 jobs available at Tesco stores across North Devon

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North Devon Journal published Devon County Show​: Six weird and wonderful things to look out...

May 17, 2016, 7:16 am
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Devon County Show has been going for 121 years – that's one hundred and twenty one years! Can you believe it?! This year's event kicks off tomorrow morning, and, as usual, we are being promised the "very best of Devon food, farming, fun and rural life plus a real entertainment extravaganza!". However, along with the usual dog show, grand parade of livestock, live music, and food and drink stalls, this year is offering plenty of weird and wonderful events and activities. We...

Devon County Show​: Six weird and wonderful things to look out...

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North Devon Journal published Devon County Show: Everything you need to know if travelling from...

May 17, 2016, 8:00 am
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The 121 st Devon County Show opens today (Thursday, May 18) but, if you want to spend more time admiring the finest agricultural day out rather than enduring the congestion on the way to Westpoint, a bit of journey planning should ensure your day goes smoothly… What route should I take? If travelling by car, the showground is just one mile from junction 30 of the M5 – just follow the signs on the A3052 Exeter to Sidmouth road. If travelling from further afield you can check your...

Devon County Show: Everything you need to know if travelling from...

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North Devon Journal published Devon County Show: The weather outlook for Exeter

May 17, 2016, 8:09 am
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Well so far the week has been alright, but that's about as far as superlatives go to describe the dry, dank, cloudiness we've been treated to. However, if you're travelling to Devon County Show this week, you may want to pack an umbrella as the weather could well be turning sour. The Met Office details the outlook in Exeter, from Thursday to Saturday, as: "Remaining unsettled through this period with outbreaks of rain or showers, heavy in places, interspersed by dry and bright spells....

Devon County Show: The weather outlook for Exeter

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NDJJoe published Five of North Devon's best nurseries

May 17, 2016, 11:57 pm
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Parents of young children in North Devon have a wealth of options when it comes to picking a nursery. Five North Devon nurseries have been praised by daynurseries.co.uk and were judged on recommendations made by the children's family and carers. Here are the top five North Devon nurseries which feature on the website: 1. Pilton Pre-school, Barnstaple (8.5 review score)"Pilton Pre-school is dedicated to a fun and stimulating approach to early years development and education. Within a...

Five of North Devon's best nurseries

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NDJJoe published Firefighters called to rescue person stuck in mud near Bideford

May 18, 2016, 12:41 am
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A person has become stuck in mud near Bideford this morning. Firefighters were sent to a section of the River Torridge near Limers Lane in Northam after it was reported to the emergency services at around 8.30am. Three fire cars and a fire engine were seen rushing to the scene along the A39 between Barnstaple and Bideford at around 8.40am. According to the police despite a specialist rescue team being sent from Barnstaple the person was able to get free on their own and was unhurt. This...

Firefighters called to rescue person stuck in mud near Bideford

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North Devon Journal published REGIONAL NEWS: Arrival of new airline offers Bristol to America...

May 18, 2016, 1:20 am
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BRISTOL airport is now offering flights to America and Canada that won't break the bank - with prices starting from just £129.Trips to Boston, Los Angeles and Washington were among the destinations passengers embarked upon this week from Bristol with Wow Airlines, going via Iceland.And the price of these far-flung breaks cost as little as £129, which was the price of one of the Boston flights, with Los Angeles costing £135 and Washington for just £135.This news comes only...

REGIONAL NEWS: Arrival of new airline offers Bristol to America...

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North Devon Journal published Regional News: Tributes paid to 'amazing and beautiful' girl...

May 18, 2016, 1:46 am
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"Amazing, beautiful and lovely" are just some of the tributes that have been paid to a young girl who was found dead at her school yesterday afternoon.Ambulance and police crews were called to Pool Academy in Cornwall at around 2.15pm but the pupil, who has been named on social media as Dagmara Przybysz, was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have said inquires are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding her death but it is not being treated as suspicious.Friends...

Regional News: Tributes paid to 'amazing and beautiful' girl...

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